Ryan Garcia insists he has “put himself through hell” to make weight for Saturday night’s fight with Devin Haney.
143.2 pounds on Friday evening at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, where they will play on Saturday, compared to his weight of 140 pounds, which made him ineligible win the Haney Trophy for the WBC Super League champion.
Haney, who weighs 140 pounds, will be paid $1,500,000, according to the two fighters – agreed to in a bet they made at their final press conference Thursday evening.
On Friday evening they held a special, formal weigh-in after the news broke that Garcia was overweight. It may be normal for him to post such comments on social media, but he tells a different story on stage. “I worked hard to get to this weight,” he said. “I put myself through hell.”
When he was mobbed by the crowd in the room, he replied: ‘Yes, yes, yes.’ I am the winner here. Everyone will be happy – watch out. – I gave him $1.5 million, but it means nothing to me.
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——I gave you money. You must give me my money. Do you want the middle of the ring? Just do it. This is no laughing matter. We will fight tomorrow, sir. Come on.
Then someone asked him what he was drinking while walking on stage and he replied, “I drank beer.”
“Damn, let’s go.”
Garcia’s presence raises concerns about his mental health. The 25-year-old has been somewhat confused and self-deprecating throughout the week, and his social media activity on Friday evening reflected that.
“Why do I force myself to gain weight to make myself weak?” he wrote. – No, I’m here to win. He is there.
– I’m fine with three pounds ahead. Heroes do what they have to do. I’m always sharp. A belt can’t feed your family.
– My ball is too heavy. My back muscles have really developed since the promotion. My fingers are getting stronger from crying, damn it.
Champion dads Bill Haney and Henry Garcia parted ways as tensions rose on stage, but Devin Haney – 25-year-old Ryan Garcia – showed his gentleness.
“This is all a dream come true,” he said. – I dreamed of these moments, and they came. Now it’s my turn to shine.
– He is very unprofessional. I am a true professional. I told him yesterday that he will be deceived by his bitter deeds, and this is the beginning. See you tomorrow.
“The wild ride continues,” said Haney’s promoter, Eddie Hearn. – Get ready for a crazy night tomorrow. Expect the unexpected tomorrow night. Expect plays and masterclasses from Devin Haney.
“Ryan is ready, honey,” said Oscar De La Hoya.
– Ryan is ready. This is a war. Let’s go. Let’s go, New York. ——(Not gaining weight) Everything is fine. everything is good. We are all fine. We have a game tomorrow and that’s what people want to see. fight. – Honey, you have to take care of everything tomorrow. Tomorrow evening.
